Author Question: The nurse is administering an intradermal medication. What is the angle of insertion when entering ... (Read 47 times)

Ebrown · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is administering an intradermal medication. What is the angle of insertion when entering the client's skin?

1. 90 angle
2. 45 angle
3. 30 angle
4. 15 angle

Question 2

The nurse observes the student administering an intramuscular injection using the Z-track technique. Which action reflects proper procedure?

1. The student inserts the needle at a 90 angle and then uses the radial side of the nondominant hand to pull the skin approximately 3 cm to the side.
2. The student uses the ulnar side of the nondominant hand to pull the skin approximately 2.5 cm to the side and inserts the needle at a 90 angle.
3. After injecting the medication, the student releases the skin and waits 10 seconds before removing the needle.
4. After injecting the medication, the student waits 5 seconds before removing the needle and releasing the skin.

Gabe · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

The nurse inserts the needle at a 15 angle when performing an intradermal injection in order to keep the needle almost parallel to the skin surface.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
The ulnar side of the nondominant hand is used to stretch the skin approximately 2.5 cm to the side, the needle is inserted at a 90 angle, and then the nurse waits 10 seconds before withdrawing the needle. The skin is not released until after the needle is withdrawn, which creates a cover over the injection site to reduce the risk of medication leaking from the muscle.